NWS Gale Warning Covers Offshore Lake Michigan Waters Near Sheboygan Oct. 18

ByBrian Bateman
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Sheboygan, WI — October 18, 2026

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A National Weather Service Gale Warning is in effect until 10 p.m. CDT Sunday, October 18, for specified offshore Lake Michigan waters near Sheboygan. In an update issued at 4:44 a.m. CDT, NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan listed the waters from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers and Two Rivers to Sheboygan, five nautical miles offshore to mid-lake.

Boaters should reconsider offshore plans

The warning forecasts southwest winds of 20 to 30 knots, gusts up to 35 knots, and waves of 7 to 11 feet. NWS advises mariners to alter plans to avoid hazardous conditions. For severe conditions, the agency says to remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course and/or secure the vessel.

This warning applies to offshore Lake Michigan waters, not inland Sheboygan County weather. It is separate from the nearshore Small Craft Advisories covered in Sheboygan Life’s October 17 report. Check current NWS marine alerts before departure because conditions and alerts can change.

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Brian Bateman is a lifelong Sheboygan County resident, web developer, and founder of SheboyganLife.com. Inspired by his love for the area and a desire to give back, he created this free, community-driven platform to share local events, stories, and happenings.

A graduate of Plymouth and Sheboygan South High Schools and the UW Center in Sheboygan, Brian has spent his career building digital solutions across Wisconsin for clients around the world.

From local event coverage to boosting small businesses, Brian’s mission is simple: spotlight what makes Sheboygan special, support the locals behind it, and keep the community connected, informed, and on the grow.

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